Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been sworn in, promising “clean” politics and a commitment to democracy as the country recovers from an economic crisis. His victory is seen as a rejection of longstanding corruption and cronyism. Dissanayake, known as AKD, emphasized the need for a new political culture and unity among all Sri Lankans. He pledged to gather knowledgeable individuals to help lift the country and received blessings from representatives of all major religions, highlighting his focus on diversity.